Night and Day
“The story of Cole Porter with those Cole Porter song sensations !!!”
Synopsis
When his first stage show fails, songwriter Cole Porter goes off to fight in WWI until, injured, he lands in a hospital. He impresses nurse Linda Lee with his creativity, but their budding romance must wait as Cole heads home. Back in New York, he mounts a series of popular shows, and when his work brings him back to Europe, he eventually marries Linda. But success doesn't spare him from marital complications or bad news about a beloved relative.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-15
Top Cast
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Cary Grant
Cole Porter
Alexis Smith
Linda Lee Porter
Monty Woolley
Monty Woolley
Ginny Simms
Carole Hill
Jane Wyman
Gracie Harris
Eve Arden
Gabrielle
Victor Francen
Anatole Giron
Alan Hale
Leon Dowling
Dorothy Malone
Nancy
Tom D'Andrea
Tommy
Selena Royle
Kate Porter
Donald Woods
Ward Blackburn
Henry Stephenson
Omar Cole
Paul Cavanagh
Bart McClelland
Sig Ruman
Wilowski
Mary Martin
Mary Martin
Carlos Ramírez
Singer in Begin the Beguine (uncredited)
Milada Mladova
Dancer in Begin the Beguine (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Hoffman, Leo Townsend, William Bowers
- Original Score
- Cole Porter
- Original Title
- Night and Day
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Charles Hoffman, Leo Townsend, William Bowers, Cole Porter
Cole Porter
J. Peverell Marley, William V. Skall
David Weisbart
Arthur Schwartz
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Charles Hoffman
Screenplay
Leo Townsend
Screenplay
William Bowers
Screenplay
Arthur Schwartz
Producer
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
William V. Skall
Director of Photography
David Weisbart
Editor
Cole Porter
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night and Day
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What is Night and Day about?
When his first stage show fails, songwriter Cole Porter goes off to fight in WWI until, injured, he lands in a hospital. He impresses nurse Linda Lee with his creativity, but their budding romance must wait as Cole heads home. Back in New York, he mounts a series of popular shows, and when his work brings him back to Europe, he eventually marries Linda. But success doesn't spare him from marital complications or bad news about a beloved relative.
Who directed Night and Day?
Night and Day was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Night and Day?
The principal cast of Night and Day includes Cary Grant, Alexis Smith, Monty Woolley, Ginny Simms, Jane Wyman.
When was Night and Day released and how long is it?
Night and Day was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Night and Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night and Day was composed by Cole Porter.